GE VG4064 User Manual

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I WARNING 1

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

this product to rain or moisture.

personal injury.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques,

introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousserausqL_ au

fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian

Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back

of the product.

Model No. VG4064

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

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First Things First .................................................. 3

Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7

Using the Menu to Set Up Features ...................................... 8

Language ........................................................................... 8

VCR Channels List ............................................................. 9

To Auto Channel Search ............................................. 9

To Change the SignaIType ...................................... 10

To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 10

Time and Date .................................................................. 11

Set Daylight-Saving Time ......................................... 11

Set theTime and Date ............................................... 11

VCR Plus+ Channels ........................................................ 12

Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu ........ 14

Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option ............................................ 15

Auto Play .......................................................................... 15

Auto TV/VCR .................................................................... 16

EnergySaver .................................................................... 16

VCR Basics ........................................................ 17

Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 18

Playing a Tape ........................................................................ 19

Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 20

Tape Eject ............................................................................... 20

Recording ............................................................................... 20

Check the Safety Tab ....................................................... 20

Recording .......................................................... 21

Recording Features ............................................................... 22

Express Recording (XPR) ................................................ 22

Timer Recording .............................................................. 23

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................................... 24

Setting Up the Channel List ...................................... 24

Using VCR Plus+ ........................................................ 24

Stopping aTimer Recording ........................................... 26

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 26

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .......... 27

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Other Features ................................................... 29

Picture Search Options ......................................................... 30

Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 30

Slow Motion .................................................................... 30

Commercial Scan (SEARCH button) .............................. 30

Frame Advance ................................................................ 31

Index Search .................................................................... 31

Go-To Search ................................................................... 32

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ........................................... 32

Tracking .................................................................................. 33

Time Counter ......................................................................... 33

On-screen Displays ............................................................... 34

Connections ....................................................... 35

Things to Know Before Connecting Your VCR .................... 35

Connecting Your VCR ............................................................ 36

Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 36

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............................ 36

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .................... 36

Choosing a VCR Connection ............................................... 37

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 37

Don't Forget about the AutoTV/VCR Feature ............... 37

TV with RF Jack Only ............................................................ 38

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ................................................... 39

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ....................................... 40

Appendix: Reference ......................................... 41

Front Panel ............................................................................. 42

Indicator Panel ....................................................................... 43

Back Panel .............................................................................. 44

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................ 45

Specifications ........................................................................ 48

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 48

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 49

Index ....................................................................................... 50

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Hi, my name is Liz... I 1

and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VCR's features.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Read the First Three Sections

The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these

sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR.

What's Left?

The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information, contains a detailed

connections section, and a reference section that

includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty,

and index.

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READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your

new video cassette recorder.

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Step 1: Unpack what's in the box

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: Install batteries in the

remote control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to yourTV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RF OUTjacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a

better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the

back of the manual.

VCR

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_'_I_ANTENNA

CABLE/ I

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STEP 4: Plug in the VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: Tune the TV

Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or theTV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors

with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on yourTV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select theTV's video input to see the signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.

STEP 6: Turn on the VCR

Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

STEP 7: Access the menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change

menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play seLLing, you

would do the following:

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT

jacks to connect your VCR, tune your

TV to channel 3 or 4. When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV's video input.

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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences

6 Language

O Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

0 Exit

See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.

STEP 8: Set up the VCR

Once you understand how to move around through the menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.

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On-Screen Guide and Additional Set-up Features

Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to

set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time

• Select a Language

• Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

• SetTime and Date

• Set up VCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the Remote VCRIIVCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the Auto TVIVCR feature

SETTING UP THE VCR

Set the EnergySaver feature

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Using the Menu to Set Up Features

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature

is explained in this section.

Language

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences 6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Espa_ol 3 Franqais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Espar_ol (Spanish), or Franqais (French).

On-Screen Menus 1

Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the

features.

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VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory.

Even though yourVCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences 6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

O Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal

are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna

3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

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4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.

Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose

Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which

signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned

once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels.

Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature

to place all available channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in

your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the SignalType between CABLE and ANTENNA.

To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak

signals or you don't want to watch them.

Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use

CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your

VCR channel list. You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number

buttons on the remote.

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Time and Date

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-

SavingTime) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Set Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences 6 Language

O Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

, Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFE

Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time.

Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for daylight-saving time.

Set the Time and Date

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu.

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can

affect your recording length.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time(hhlmm )

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen. ]

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4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/97 Tuesday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

VCR Plus+ Channels

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for

cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time

right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated

codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are

provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

O Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 -- 4 -- 3 -> -> -> -- 2 -- 1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(USA List)

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment

57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo

42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax

98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel

53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television

34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel

33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2

96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel

46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel

48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network

38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television

99 QualityValue Cable 41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel

52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network

62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer's Choice 1

94 Viewer's Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.

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VCR Plus+ Worksheet

Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number

Cable-TV Station Number* * You Receive the

Name Station On*

HBO 33 ESPN 34

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable TV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom PayTelevisionl

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline

News

61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal FamUle 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel

62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four

90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network

48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus

52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC

53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C

66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer's Choice 1 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network

38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

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4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46 4 -- 3 -> -> -> 23 2 -- 1 --

Use CH+/- to select

Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences 6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

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Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button to change.

PREFERENCES

(Press VCR2 to Change)

2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer

control it.

Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCRI. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press

VCR on the VCR's remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch

between ON or OFE

Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

Remote Control Option 1

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with

your VCR.

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Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON

and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This

only applies if you connect the ANT. IN and RF OUTjacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on theTV's video input and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back

of the manual.

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the

feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel."

If you use the VCR's tuner instead of yourTV to tune channels,

you may want to turn this feature off.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TVoVCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights. TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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Learn the Basics To Get You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a

program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the

enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren't necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR,,just keep reading.

VCR BASICS

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VCR Basics tells you what you need to

know in order to watch a movie or

tape your favorite show.

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Remote Buttons

CHANNEL v or A Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory.

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause.

FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow

motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the line input and theVCR's tuner. Line

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Numbers (O through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.

POWER Turns the VCR on and off. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to

return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape. REC Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays Index and Go-To Search menus onTV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback. Each press advances the

tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

SLOW Used for slow-motion playback. SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

TV.VCR POWER

o ©

PLAY

REC STOP PAUSE

INPUT INFO SPEED

©O©

'0 °O

'0=0

GO BACK

0°0 &

CLEAR MENU CHANNEL

RADV SLOW

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STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward.

TRACK + or - Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause.

Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.

TV.VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune theTV to yourVCR viewing channel (3, 4, orTV's video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically

begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is

removed).

• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

• Press PLAY, if necessary (PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR) to begin playing the tape.

• Press PAUSE (PLAY,PAUSE on VCR) to pause the tape.

• Press the TRACK buttons to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP (STOP,EJECT on the VCR) to stop playback.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear,

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR's power is

turned on.

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Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press

POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Tape Eject

Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to

eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

Recording

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote.

Press the REC button to begin recording. Press STOP to stop recording. If you just want to pause the recording for a short time

(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of

STOP.

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make

sure there is a tape in theVCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in

place.You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

Safety Tab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but

fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search,

and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in

this speed. LP (Long Play)

Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LR You cannot record in the LP speed.

SLP (Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2Hr 6Hr T-160 2Hr40Min 8Hr

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Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording withVCR Plus+

• Copying and Editing Tapes

RECORDING

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Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recordin 9 lets you press one button to start recording a

program. (See VCR Basics section.)

• Express Recordin 9 lets you start recording a program you

are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time.

• Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to

automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the

VCRjust by entering a PlusCode number found in TV guides.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the

remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote.

2. Press the REC button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the REC button to set up the recording duration.

REC CH 36 Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

REC CH 36 Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the REC button, you increase the

recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off.

To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for a few seconds.

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Timer Recording

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences 6 Language

O Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR PLUS+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

O Cancel

4. Select how often you want the program to record.

Program I (One time)

Channel -- Start Time --:-- End Time --:--

Start Date --/--/-- Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

Timer Recording Information

Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the program.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where

the times overlap. The TIMER indicator appears in the

display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the

VCR. When recording from a cable box or

satellite receiver, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin. The VCR channel should be set to the

cable box's output channel, usually Channel 3 or 4.

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5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The

start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then

press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/28/97 TUES Tape Speed SLP

I=SP 2=SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

Timer Recording with VCR Plus +

You can useVCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you

have cableTV and don't receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive yourTV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up theVCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

Using VCR Plus+

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences 6 Language

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings

Time Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search I

2 Add/Remove Channels I

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR P us+ Channe L st

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46 4 -- 3 -> -> -> 23 2 --

1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered

trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

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2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

Press MENU to cancel

Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter theVCR PlusCode number.

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

O Cancel

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/97 TUES

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save

VCR Plus+ Recording

Clock must be set correctly, Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the program.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set, It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR,

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where

the times overlap,

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER,,, PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the VCR

does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin,

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Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote

(if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may

exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

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2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12:OO AM End Time O1:30 AM Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Use one VCR as the playback VCRand the other as the recording VCR.

1. Connect theVCRs using the diagram below.

2. Turn on both VCRs andTV.

3. Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input).

4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 -- the one selected on the

playback VCR.

If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on

the recording VCR.

5. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a

blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR.

6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6-9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite

broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.

Two VCR Connection

TO TV TO TV

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Features to Enhance VCR Operation

• Picture Search Options

• Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

• Tracking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

OTHER FEATURES

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or

REV buttons. This section contains several other options available

for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during

picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP

or SLP speed.

1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal

playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW or PAUSE and then FWD or REV to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search.

3. Use the TRACK buttons to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a few minutes.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.

2. Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

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Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE or EADV to "freeze" the action.

2. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the

scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Index Search

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOR

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH

menu on the TV screen.

3. If you want to search through a certain number of index

marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to

correct an entry.

4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, theVCR will

locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• A mark too close to your location on the tape.

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five

minutes or less.

• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the

beginning of the tape.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD

to begin scanning

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

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Go-To Search

The Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates

the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1. Press STOP.

Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen.

Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to". Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

5. Press STOPto stop Go-To searching.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD

to go to -:--:00

Press SEARCH to exit.

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR

or remote won't work.

• To Lock: Press and hold the remote's POWER button for approximately six seconds. The front panel POWER indicator

lights when the feature is activated.

• To unlock the feature and turn on theVCR: Press and hold the remote's POWER button for approximately six seconds.

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed, make sure your VCR is turned off.

Locking your VCR prevents the VCR

from being accidentally turned on,

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Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you

insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to adjust the tracking manually, especially if the tape was recorded

on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove

the streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both

TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it.

Tracking has no effect during recording - only playback.

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a

program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time

counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that

program to begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

Press STOP.This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin

recording at this spot. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode.

0:30:00

Hours l

Minutes

Seconds

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On-screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of theVCR (STOP, PLAY,

RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and

tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set

before they can be displayed.

1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen.

Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV

screen. This is useful for dubbing tapes.

Turning off theVCR also resets the displays.

Tim(

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

11/18/97 Tue 01:30PM SLP

On-screen display _imes ouO

0:30:00

Hours I

Minutes

Seconds

counter only (does not time out)

No displays will appear

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Things to Know Before

Connecting Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any

power cords into the wall outlet

• Always turn off the TV and other components

before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the

TV's back panel instead of straight down the

middle after you connect your components.

Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

i •

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will

not flow around other components.

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CONNECTIONS

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available

for your TV. Thesejacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.

The RFjacks on theVCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT.The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and yourTV's antenna input.

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIO/VIDEOjacks provide very good picture quality and

mono sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input

jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections

between components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color

coded (yellow for video and white for audio).

If yourTV has two inputs for audio (stereo), you may need aY-

adapter to hear sound from both channels.

Audio/Video Jack

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Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you

have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable

or...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

• TV with RFjack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

• TV with audio/videojacks and cable box to unscramble pay

channels only

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to

the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable

Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and

mono sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not

having to share theTV's antenna signal.

Don't Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using theTV•VCR

button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks - so your TV signal is

not interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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TV with RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has only an RF inputjack.

This connection provides:

• Mona sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (1) for

cable box.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection Tune yourTV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected

with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Inserta tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different channel

on the TV.

VCR

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has audio/videojac ks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for

cable box

• (2) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV.VCR button is

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AutoTV/VCR feature to OFE

To play a tape:

1. Inserta tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, ORT_NTENNA

VCR

TV '--V

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels.

• YourTV has audio/video inputjac ks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (2) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune yourTV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button

is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AutoTV/VCR feature to OFE

To play a tape:

1. Inserta tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on theTV.

AII scrambled channels must be viewed 1

through the VCR.

CABLE BOX

VCR

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This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's

controls and display,

You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those

simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information,

REFERENCES

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Front Panel

Remote Sensor

CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or

lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking

when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the

picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during

playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted

scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim

the remote at this sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the

picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP.EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,

playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. EJects the tape when

the VCR is stopped.

VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN 2 Jacks Receive signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected to these jacks. Press INPUT on the remote to select

"L2" to record from these jacks.

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Indicator Panel

POWER RECORD VCR TIMER

@ ® @ @

POWER indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on.

RECORD indicator Lights when the VCR is recording.

RECORD andTIMER indicators flash when ProTect Plus TM locking

feature has been activated.

TIMER indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is

turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR. TIMER

and RECORD indicators flash when ProTect Plus TM locking feature has been activated.

VCR indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4.) Press the TV.VCR button on the remote to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Back Panel

3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select

"L1" to record from these jacks.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCRI/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your

VCR can operate it.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV.VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch

back of VCR.

• Check to make sure theTV's fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.

• Try another tape.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion

playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is

detected again.

• A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

• The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

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Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal

playback.

• Check the ProTect PlusTMfeature.

Rewind does not operate

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

• Check to see if time and date are correct - including AM/PM.

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound

beforehand.

• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.

• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.

• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

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Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try

using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for

more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON

TIMER indicator flashes

° Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

• Check LANGUAGE feature

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Specifications

Format:

Record/Playback System:

Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature Range:

Operating Temperature Range:

VHS Video: 4-head

Audio: Mono record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz 19 watts (Standby: < 4 watts)

3.5 inches high (90 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

10.75 inches deep (273 mm)

7.5 pounds (3.6 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F (-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based

furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher.

I Specifications are subject to change. 1

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how Ion 9 after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

Durin 9 the initial 90 days

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts

required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

• Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR

Service Center, ask your dealer, look in theYellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed. What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your

VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state

to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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3 CH. 4 switch 5, 44

Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 10

ANT. INjack 44 AUDIO/VIDEO INjacks 44 Audio/video jacks 5 AUDIO/VIDEO OUTjacks 44

Auto Channel Search 9, 10 Auto play feature 15

Auto TV/VCR 16, 37 Automatic rewind 20

Automatic Tracking 19

Back panel 44 Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Cables, positioning 35 Cables, types of 36

CHANNEL button 18 Channel List, setting up 24

Channel, VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL.TRACKING buttons 42

Channels, add or remove 10 Channels list, VCR 9

Choosing a VCR connection 37 Cleaning the VCR 48

CLEAR button 18 Clearing programs 26

Commercial scan 30 Connecting your VCR 4, 36

Connections 35

TV with audio/video jacks 39 TV with RFjack only 38

unscrambling pay channels 40

Connections, 2 VCRs 27 Connections, A/V cable 37

Copying and editing tapes 27 Counter 33

Date and time setting 11 Daylight-saving time 11 Detect Automatically 10 Displays, on-screen 34

Editing and Copying Tapes 27 Eject 20

EnergySaver 16 Express Recording 22 Express recording 22

F.ADV button 18 First setup 3

Frame advance 31 Front panel 42

FWD button 18, 42

GO BACK button 18 Go-To Search 31, 32

Important information 2 Index search 31

Indicator Panel 43 INFO button 18

INPUT button 18

Jack, ANT. IN 44 Jack, RFOUT 44 Jacks, AUDIO/VIDEO IN 44 Jacks, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT 44

Jacks, types of 36

Limited warranty 49 Locking feature 32

LP 20

MENU button 18

Numbers (0 through 9) 18

On-screen displays 34 Overheating 35

PAUSEbutton 18 Picture search options 30

PLAY button 18 PLAY.PAUSE button 42

Playing a Tape 19 Plugging in the VCR 5

POWER button 18, 42 POWER indicator 43

Power surges 35 Pro-Tect Plus 32

Problem solving 45 Product registration 2

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RECbutton 18 RECORDbutton 42 RECORDindicator43

Recording20,22 Recording,copyingtapes27 Recording,editingtapes27 Recording,express22 RecordingFeatures22 Recording,timer 23 Recording,VCRPlus+24,25 Recording,XPR22

Remote

installingbatteries4

Remotebuttons 18 RemoteControlOption 15

Remotesensor42 RemoteVCR1/VCR2option 15

Removeor addchannels10 REVbutton 18,42

Reviewingprograms26 Rewind,automatic20

RFOUTjack44

Safety tab 20 SEARCH button 18

Search Commercial Scan 30 Search forward 30 Search frame advance 31 Search Go-To 31, 32 Search Index 31 Search reverse 30 Search slow-motion 30

Set Daylight-Saving Time 11 Set time and date 11

Set up

first 3

Set up language 8 Set up the VCR 6 Signal type, changing 10

SLOW button 18 Slow-motion search 30 SLP 20

Solving problems 45 SP 2O

Specifications 48 SPEED button 18

STOP button 19 STOP.EJECT button 42

Stopping a timer recording 26

Tape eject 20 Tape Speeds 20 Time and date setting 11

Time counter 33 TIMER indicator 43

Timer recording 22, 23 Timer recording, stopping 26 Timer recording with VCR Plus+ 22

TRACK buttons 19 Tracking 33

Troubleshooting tips 45 TV.VCR button 19

VCR channel list 9 VCR indicator 43 VCR Plus+ Channel List 12

VCR Plus+ channel list Canada 13 VCR Plus+ channel list USA 12

VCR Plus+ Channels 12 VCR Plus+ recording 24, 25

VCR Plus+, set up channels 12 VCR Plus+ Worksheet 13

VCR Viewing Channel 5 VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN 2 Jacks 42

Warranty, limited 49

XPR (express recording) 22

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest

Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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